What is Google Workspace and how does it work?
What is Google Workspace in a nutshell? It is a suite of cloud-based, synchronized services for business management designed by Google. The suite includes Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Meet, and Chat. All tools can be accessed via browser or app and managed on one centralized platform.
How G Suite became Google Workspace
The history of these toolsets began in 2006, with the original Google Apps suite. In 2016, it was renamed G Suite, got expanded functionality and optimized UI. The latest rebrand into Google Workspace happened in 2020, but that’s not the only regular update — each year, the entire toolset becomes more optimized for the demands of today’s businesses.
Main tools of Google Workspace
Let’s go through the major tools included in the Google Workspace for Business.
Gmail from G Suite is a business-optimized version of Gmail, with a corporate domain, flexible spam filter, admin tools, and integration with other Workspace services.
An online calendar for scheduling and planning, teamwork updates, custom reminders, and event and hotel booking.
A cloud drive for storing any variety of files — its business version offers enhanced settings for access rights, documents versioning, and safe collaborative workflows.
Tools dedicated to the creation and management of text documents, sheets and tables, and presentations (respectively), with real-time, collaborative editing and commenting.
A tool for high-quality live video meet-ups, which allows you to record footage, add subtitles, share your screen live, and manage members of the meeting.
A corporate messenger for team communication, themed chats, and integration with chatbots and third-party plugins.
Focus on business goals and tasks for individual cases;